Book CK7 IHC Test | Lahalak Medical Platform
A fundamental marker used to determine the origin of metastatic tumors, guiding diagnosis toward lung, breast, and genitourinary cancers to ensure the patient receives the most appropriate and effective treatment.
Scientific name: Immunohistochemistry: Cytokeratin 7 (CK7)
Immunohistochemistry for Cytokeratin 7 (CK7) aims to detect this low molecular weight keratin. It is normally expressed in the glandular epithelium of many organs, including the lung (bronchi and glands), breast, bile ducts, endometrium, and bladder. CK7 is positive in the majority of Adenocarcinomas but is typically negative in colorectal and pros...
Service type
Laboratory Tissue Analysis
Duration
15-20 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Detailed analysis for CK7 protein detection in tissue samples
- Consultation on results interpretation with a pathologist
- Personal support services from Lehlek
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Fasting is not required, as the sample is histological (biopsy or resection).
- The histological sample must be immediately preserved in 10% formalin to maintain the antigens.
- This analysis is almost routinely ordered along with CK20 as part of the first step in diagnosing metastatic carcinoma of unknown origin.
- Clinical information regarding the metastasis site and the suspected primary tumor (if present) should be provided.
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